This page has been set up to provide a hub for information and the co-ordination of support across the parish of Barrow Gurney. Please bear with us as we work to set it up.

STAY AT HOME

• Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home)
• Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
• Wash your hands as soon as you get home

You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.

The Council is in the process of co-ordinating a support network for residents across the parish, particularly with an eye on our most vulnerable. Cllrs Nick Tyrrell and Joanna Critchett are leading on this. If you are in a position to assist in any way, please register your interest, below.

If you need some support with anything such as collecting groceries and prescriptions or just having someone to chat to over the phone, PLEASE let us know by dropping us an e-mail using the link below.

email Lyndsay Newman or call her on 0796 7345559. Village Agents are available to signpost the elderly and vulnerable to a multitude of agencies and sources of support.

Prince's Motto (01275 474608; orders@theprincesmotto.co.uk)

Prince's Motto Village Shop

Fruit & Veg boxes

Isolation Special (delivery / take-away)

Bakers of Nailsea (Butchers) - taking orders for home delivery either by phone (01275 856280) or e-mail: james@bakersofnailsea.co.uk
?Can take card payment over the phone or in person, or cash on delivery.

Burchills Greengrocer - offering local delivery via their website.

Simply Green Zero Waste - offering delivery / collection service on a large range of food, toiletries, household cleaners and other sustainable products.

?Murrays of Clevedon - delicatessen and bakery offering delivery.

Brakes Food Shop - bulk buy for delivery with minimum spend of £75 or click and collect service from Portbury.

 

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During these difficult times, there are a number of initiatives, grants and deferments for anyone struggling to make ends meet. We will try bring you as much information on these as we can (please be patient .... page under construction).

Citizens' Advice is offering excellent links and advice as is The Money Advice Service but for specific help, see the links below:

1. Help with Council Tax
2. Business Support
3. Claim a grant through the coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme
4. Government help for households

 

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Your NHS needs you

British Red Cross - volunteer in emergencies

 

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North Somerset Council has a number of useful links on their dedicated page that may be of assistance.

North Somerset Together offers advice and information including opportunities to request / volunteer to help.

Government Advice is available on their dedicated website as well as on that of Public Health England.

Travel West has a page offering Coronavirus Travel Advice.

Rural Services Network has produced some useful information for vulnerable utility users as well as advice for people affected by dementia.

Somerset Public Health, MIND in Somerset, and Marie Curie have joined together to offer free bereavement and emotional support to everyone who has been bereaved during the pandemic for whatever reason.